Paste Premiere: The Voice Project

Thanks to the work of organizations like Invisible Children, the plight of the people of Uganda has been well-publicized in recent years. For those who don’t know the story, it goes a little something like this: a man named Joseph Kony has for years been responsible for the abducting of children, drafting them into his LRA and forcing them to fight in Africa’s longest-running conflict; they are sometimes required to kill friends, family members and neighbors. Soldiers who escape from the LRA often take cover in the bush, too ashamed of what they’ve done to return to their homes. In...  read more

Polyphonic Spree and Invisible Children Team Up to Help Uganda

The recent earthquake in Haiti sparked renewed awareness among much of the world, reminding us of the great need on an international level. For those involved with Invisible Children, though, that great need has been the driving force behind their work since they were formed in 2003. Now, with the help of Polyphonic Spree and two other bands, Invisible Children plans to use music to encourage support for Uganda....  read more

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros "Home" Sung By Ugandan Widows (Awesome of the Day)

Back in July, when Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros held an album release party for their debut LP Up From Below, they raised money to help the Gulu Widows Group of Uganda start a farm to sustain their community. After the first harvest, they celebrated by singing the band’s song “Home.”...  read more

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros "Home" Sung By Ugandan Widows (Awesome of the Day)

Back in July, when Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros held an album release party for their debut LP Up From Below, they raised money to help the Gulu Widows Group of Uganda start a farm to sustain their community. After the first harvest, they celebrated by singing the band’s song “Home.”...  read more